- The righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, continued:
- Point 1: Murder and the law (Matthew 5:21-26)
- Jesus looks at the roots of murder.
- Anger, contempt, hatred – murder’s mileposts (I John 3:15)
- These are attitudes, under our control.
- Don’t let it fester. (Ephesians 4:26-27)
- So important, make it right before worshiping.
- What did God say about sacrifice?
- Worship not acceptable with the wrong attitude.
- Don’t let legal adversity linger – get it resolved quickly.
- Point 2: Adultery and the law (Matthew 5:27-30)
- Where does adultery begin?
- Don’t go there.
- Do whatever it takes not to go there.
- Point 2 ½: Marriage and divorce (Matthew 5:31-32; Genesis 2:18-25)
- Adultery was considered very bad.
- Divorce (other than for fornication) just as bad (Matthew 19:3-9)
- Point 1: Murder and the law (Matthew 5:21-26)
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